Might be a stupid question, but I just ordered a set of Ron Woods 40% clutch springs...is changing them out an easy process? I just changed my oil, but I would guess that I have to drain the oil?
Anyone thats has these springs, does it make my clutch pull alot tougher?

 

I have the 60% ones and it ain't that bad at all. You will have to remove one of the footpeg bolts to get the clutch side cover off, and yes you have to drain the oil, as it is a wet clutch system.

 

If you tilt the quad up on the side, you don't have to change / remove the oil. You wll need to remove the coolant line from the water pump to the cylinder.

Be careful to remove the cover evenly, it can be difficult otherwise.

I remove the clutch cable holder and use the shifter on there to push out on the cover. Be careful, you don't want to turn to hard or you can damage some of the gears in the clutch actuator.

Check the clutch actuator gears when you have the cover off. It is common to have some damage. If you do, remove the piece that goes through the clutch cover and spray some carb cleaner down in there to get any of the gear parts out. Replace with new un-damaged one.

Torque the clutch springs to 89 INCH/lbs (NOT Foot / Lbs)

Make sure the clutch actuator gears are aiming the correct way.

Put assembly lube on the dowel(s) in the case, shifter, clutch actuator, etc. This will help keep it from binding up when you put it back together.

 

Follow DuneMe's directions, they look dead on from what I remember doing on mine.

 

Just tilt it up on a 45 degree angle and the oil won't leak out. I'm not sure you have to remove the foot peg bolt, I got my cover off without taking it off. It is a very easy job, just make sure to line up the gears on the clutch arm when you put it back together.

 

Just like they said, and get ready to start raplacing clutch acturator racks. I am on my fifth one and my second arm. You will have to tell us if the 40% work good, because everyone just goes with the 60% springs.

Justin

 

I installed the RWR 60% springs, and love them!!! I tilted my DS, and didn't need to drain the coolant, since I didn't remove the water pump cover.
I think it only took about 1 1/2 hours for the exchange. Just make sure you clean where the gasket seats extremely well....time spent there, is time well spent.
J

 

There is no need to remove the coolant hose from the water pump. I'm not sure why some do this. Leave everything in place. Remove all bolts from the clutch cover with the exception of the three bolts holding the water pump in place. Remove as a single unit with the bike tipped up on its side and you will not loose an ounce of fluid.

I did have to remove the forward bolt holding the footpeg on to be able to remove the clutch cover.